ne of the fundamental lessons of the 9/11 tragedy was that our government carried a share of blame for the failure to stop the attacks. Not because it was asleep at the switch or ignorant of the dangers that Al-Qaida posed, but because the agencies charged with our safety did not share what they knew, either up and down the chain of command or with each other.

Local residents have reported receiving calls from scammers claiming they have qualified to receive a “free” government grant for thousands of dollars, just for being a “good citizen” and staying out of jail or paying their taxes on time.

As more and more people reject calls from unfamiliar numbers, scammers are adapting to ensure their calls are answered. By using technology to spoof a familiar business, organization or even your own number, these scammers are pretending to be someone they are not.

In the state of Kentucky, there are no required license or background checks for people who want to become locksmiths. Absolutely anyone can take an online or mail-order course and set up a locksmith business.

The Better Business Bureau has these tips to protect yourself from not-so-trustworthy locksmiths who can take advantage of you when you’re locked out.

The eyes that once danced with life, now stare blankly at nothing, emotionless. These same eyes once had the capacity to focus with the intensity of an eagle after its prey or display love with the affection of a mother for her baby.